Paint Box Studio at the Beach

Jan 5, 2020

Students painting still life at Paint Box Studio at Beach Studios.

The Paint Box Studio 2020 winter season at Beach Studios has
begun! On a beautiful Friday, our first class featured three painters, two
beginners and one continuing from our December series. The new space has great energy and is full of
light and life. Located above a
childcare facility, there are times of laughter and elation from below
reminding us to be young at heart and embrace our joy.

We began with a still life of tall white Calla lilies and
small red and green apples on a neutral background. The three painted very different compositions
as I focused them on color and the contrasts.
We started with mixing colors, variations of green and an array of reds. We took a few breaks to step back, look and
discuss. Martha shared her images of
visiting the Van Gogh exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany. It was a refreshing for the beginners and I
urged them to open their minds to color, contrast and expressionism.

Calla Lillies and Apples

A student painting

Students at work

The class was a great start to my series of classes at Beach
Studios. I am grateful for the space and
honor the dedicated artists who use the space in a practical and professional
manner. I am open to new students and encourage all
levels of painters to give my classes a try.
Why not create enrichment time for yourself in 2020? I know I can help expand your vision.